Dive into the world of antiques with this 1999 first edition / first printing of Antiques Roadshow Primer, the official introductory guide to antiques and collectibles from PBS’s hit series. This substantial hardcover with dust jacket is richly illustrated and covers furniture, silver, porcelain, glass, jewelry, clocks, toys, books, textiles, and more, teaching you how to judge age, authenticity, and value.

The book you’ll receive is in very nice pre-owned condition: the dust jacket shows only light edge/shelf wear, the red cloth boards are clean with bright gilt, and the pages are clean, tight, and free of writing or highlighting as seen in the photos. A perfect reference for collectors, resellers, appraisers, and Antiques Roadshow fans looking for a trustworthy guide to spotting treasures at estate sales, auctions, and flea markets.

Item specifics (bullet style with emojis):

• 📚 Format: Hardcover book with original dust jacket

• 🖊️ Author: Carol Prisant (foreword by Chris Jussel)

• 🏛️ Publisher: Workman Publishing Company, New York

• 📆 Publication year: 1999 – first edition, first printing (December 1999)

• 📄 Pages: 366 pages, illustrated throughout (b/w plus color section)

• 🔍 Subject: Antiques & Collectibles – reference and price-guide style overview

• 📺 Series tie-in: From the most-watched PBS series Antiques Roadshow

• 🪑 Coverage: Furniture, silver, porcelain & glass, paintings, jewelry, clocks & watches, metalwork, rugs & quilts, toys & dolls, books & manuscripts

• 🧠 Features: How to tell if items are old, legitimate, and valuable; glossary, index, suggested reading, and appraisal resources

• 🧾 ISBN: 0-7611-1775-X (hardcover; also lists 0-7611-1624-9 for pbk)

• ⚖️ Approx. weight: About 2.5–2.7 lbs (hefty reference volume)

• 🎁 Great for: Collectors, antique dealers, eBay & Etsy sellers, decorators, and fans of the TV show

Condition:
Very Good pre-owned condition. Dust jacket has light edge and shelf wear, small signs of handling; boards are clean with bright gilt; binding tight; pages clean and unmarked. No remainder marks, no ex-library stamps. Please review all photos to confirm condition.

Additional details:
Ships securely packed (book wrapped and boxed or in a rigid mailer) via economical service such as USPS Media Mail unless upgraded shipping is selected. From a smoke-free environment.

Seller’s note: Pre-owned vintage/collectible book — photos are part of the description. Color tones may vary slightly by screen. Please see all images and ask any questions before purchase.

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